Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician
About The Position
Hunt Electric, Inc. is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician to support their Industrial and Automation division. This position is primarily field-based and focused on troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving industrial electrical systems across a variety of heavy industrial environments. The role is for individuals with hands-on electrical or maintenance experience with a strong background in power distribution, motor controls, and industrial troubleshooting. It is ideal for someone who enjoys diagnosing problems, working with motors and drives, and keeping equipment running safely and efficiently. Hunt Electric, Inc. is a full-service electrical, technology, and infrastructure contractor headquartered in Salt Lake City, with additional branch locations in Denver, CO, St. George, UT, and Boise, ID. The company has experienced tremendous growth since 1986 and plans to continue expanding its services and markets.
Requirements
- Strong industrial electrical maintenance experience
- Experience troubleshooting motors, three-phase systems, and control circuits
- Working knowledge of motor starters, VFDs, and basic relay logic
- Ability to troubleshoot using schematics and prints independently
- Familiarity with 480V power systems
- Basic PLC troubleshooting experience (no advanced programming required)
- Exposure to Ethernet/IP or industrial networking
- Experience working in MSHA-regulated environments
- Willingness to work overtime as needed
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license and clean MVR
- Ability to pass background check
Nice To Haves
- Apprentice or Journeyman Electrician license preferred
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain three-phase power distribution systems (480V through 120V)
- Diagnose and repair motor control systems including contactors, overloads, soft starters, and VFDs
- Perform hands-on maintenance of pumps, conveyors, crushers, and other industrial equipment
- Install and modify electrical systems in industrial environments
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, and one-line diagrams
- Perform terminations, splicing, conduit installation, and panel wiring
- Conduct load calculations, voltage drop verification, and verify proper overcurrent protection
- Use test equipment including multimeters, amp probes, megohm meters, and power quality meters
- Support basic PLC and control systems troubleshooting (I/O checks, field device verification)
- Work safely in industrial facilities including mines, asphalt plants, sand and gravel operations, manufacturing plants, and similar environments
- Maintain compliance with NEC and site-specific safety standards
- Mindset for troubleshooting and quick thinking
- Demonstrate an aptitude for learning, goal-oriented mindset for continual growth, with a “Can-Do” positive attitude
- Actively contributes to a positive team environment
- Demonstrates dependability with regular attendance and compliance to scheduled work hours
- Be a self starter
- Other duties or locations as assigned by Manager
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- life insurance
- short-term and long-term disability
- a 401(k) plan
- paid personal time (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
